Sylvia Scribner
Sylvia Scribner | |
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| Born | Sylvia Cohen 1923 |
| Died | July 20, 1991 (aged 67–68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Smith College, City University of New York (MPsych), New School for Social Research (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | psychologist, educational researcher |
| Known for | role of culture in literacy and learning |
| Notable work | The Psychology of Literacy |
| Spouse |
David Scribner (m. 1953) |
| Children | 2, plus 3 from his prior marriage |
| Parents |
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Sylvia Scribner (1923 – July 20, 1991) was an American psychologist and educational researcher who focused on the role of culture in literacy and learning. Her parents were Gussie and Harry Cohen, and Sylvia Scribner also had a sister, Shirley.